WordPress Update
Yesterday the WordPress team announced a new version of WordPress, the blogging software that powers this site, that resolves a couple security issues. So me, being the security conscious person that I am, decided I had to upgrade, that was a two hour adventure. Due to some of the unique aspects of my theme, I’ve had to modify some of the core WordPress files, that turned out to be a bad idea.
Read more…The Magician
Rent-A-Coder attracts all types, to that I’m sure everybody can agree. It not only receives traffic from legitimate users seeking professional assistance and are willing to pay for it, but also from people seeking code gurus that work for peanuts. This is a case where even peanuts might be asking a bit much. Here’s the vital details: ASP-based solution. Converts HTML to a PDF file. Does not require the end user to have Acrobat installed.
Read more…New Windows XP Theme
I’ve stumbled upon a great new XP Theme (actually from Windows Media Centre 2005), seems this has been around for a while as a modified version of the WMC theme, though it’s now been officially released by Microsoft for XP. It’s certainly worth the download.
How IT Projects Really Work
This was sent to me earlier, it sums things up in such a great way.
It’s Official – IE7 is cool
Today I decided to go ahead and install IE 7 Beta 2, expecting of the ugly browser I dealt with while using Beta 1, this is what I found instead. After so long with IE as the “ugly duckling” of the browsing world, the Internet Explorer team seems to have built something with some degree of quality. While there’s still a lot needed to secure its weakening position in the market, this will have a real impact.
Read more…evalTray Update
I’ve updated evalTray again, now to include a couple new functions, as well as now using the .NET 2.0 Framework. Hopefully there will be additional updates soon, as I find features that would be useful. Changes: 2006.0.1.81 (Feb. 26, 2006): ToBase64 – Encodes a string using the Base 64 algorithm. FromBase64 – Decodes a Base 64 string. Fixed Copy from Result window issue. Parameters are now automatically formatted.
Starting Over
This is the fifth major starting-over of my personal site. This one is different though, this time I’m really starting over. Very little of what you see here is from my older sites. I felt it was time for a clean break, and this is part of it. This is a blend of a professional & personal blog, you’ll see a dynamic mix of connect (or basically: whatever strikes my fancy).
Read more…Glue & Reuse
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. On an average day, I take about 10 screenshots, and upload them to my FTP server. Now, this is easy enough, but it does take a minute, let’s break down the process: Press Alt+PrtScr. Go to the start menu, and use the “Run” command to open mspaint. Paste (and crop if needed). Save the image. Find the image.
Read more…Visual Studio 2005 Released!
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 has now been released to MSDN Subscribers. This is an unannounced, though not unexpected release, as it’s been predicted by a number of blogs recently. Only one small problem: The MSDN site is so busy it’s next to impossible to get any files to download. I’m going to keep trying, though I’m not too certain as to when I’ll get in.
Read more…Internet Explorer 7 (Beta 1)
This post was imported from an old blog archive, and predates the creation of AdamCaudill.com. When I logged into my MSDN account recently, I found the most interesting thing: Internet Explorer 7 Beta 1. I just couldn’t resist installing it on my development system. While the interface still needs work, it seems fairly stable for a beta. They have finally added support for tabbed browsing – something that helped Firefox quickly gain market share.
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About Me
Security researcher, engineer and software developer with more than 20 years of experience.
Work: I primarily focus on application security, usable security, secure communications, and cryptography. I build and lead strong and dynamic teams, who cover all facets of security and privacy.
Writing: I write about my research, security in general, development and software design, and leadership through my blog, essays, and various publications. I also engage in some creating writing when I can.
Photography: I am a purist fine art photographer, working primarily in black & white, and focused on sharing new perspectives of the world. Limited edition prints of my work are available on my online gallery. I also have a background in photojournalism, and volunteer in this field when I can.